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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,963.85, 44,906.62 and 15,164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,963.85, 44,906.62 and 15,164.74 is: 22,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,963.85 : 44,906.62 = 15,164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,963.85/44,906.62 = 15,164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,963.85x = 44,906.62 × 15,164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,963.85x = 680,997,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,997,216.58/29,963.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,727.29

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